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In the world we live today, our body is constantly bombarded by toxins – the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink. Toxins can accumulate within our body if the toxins we take in exceed the natural detoxification process our body can handle. And this can often lead to chronic health problems, including heart disease and cancer.
Over the last decade, more and more Americans have become more health conscious and are gradually more aware of the health benefits by detoxifying on a regular basis. While many celebrities engage in detoxification diets, however, the vast majority of Americans are still reluctant to try them.
There are different types of detoxification diets. Some involve fasting for 24 to 48 hours. Others involve a 3-day fast, followed by a week of consuming specific foods. There are 14-day fasts and 30-day fasts, which are used by people with chronic health problems.
If you are not feeling well, it’s a signal for you that you should start detoxifying your body rather than eating medicine. Poor eating habits and the enormous stress place a great strain on your body’s energy resources. More often than not, this type of lifestyle results in chronic fatigue and can cause serious damage to your immune system. Rather than having quick fix to your illnesses, if you choose to detoxify your body, your body can heal by itself.
Michael van Straten, author of Super Detox, recommends embarking on a 24-hour water or juice fast once a week. This is one of the fastest and easiest ways to maintain radiant health.
Do take note that when you are fasting, most of the time you will feel lightheaded and weak. Hence it’s advisable to having the fast over the weekend. If fasting on a regular basis doesn’t appeal to you, consider embarking on a 48-hour water or juice fast on a monthly basis.
Seasonal detoxification diets require a three-day regime consisting of water, juices, clear soups, and some fresh fruits and vegetables. The majority of people who use a three-day fast usually require an additional day to recuperate. This type of fasting should never been done when you are working or required to drive a car or other heavy machinery.
If you are one who consumes caffeine, you will more likely have a headache. The more caffeine you drink, the worse the headache is likely to be. However, you can simply counter this by drinking more plain water. Others who embark on 48- or 72-hour detoxification diets experience what is referred to as a “healing crisis.” Symptoms are similar to what you would experience with the flu and may include an increased temperature, sweating, tremors, and body aches and pains.
The reason this occurs is because the natural bacteria in the gut begins to die and releases chemicals which are then absorbed by the gut wall. While you may not feel all that great during the process, know that it will pass when you end the detox diet. In order to be radiant on the outside, you need to be radiant on the inside. Detoxification diets can result in lustrous skin, hair and nails; improved digestion and circulation; stronger bones and pain-free joints. Additionally, you will be able to think more clearly and have more energy.